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PM Modi Hails Skyroot, Says India's Youth Are Leading a New Space Revolution

By Editorial Team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation while praising Skyroot Aerospace and India's young innovators for advancing the country's private space ambitions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Skyroot Aerospace and India's young innovators, describing their achievement as the beginning of a new era in the country's space journey.

Speaking about the startup's recent success, the Prime Minister highlighted that the average age of the Skyroot team is just 28 years, calling it a powerful example of the talent and determination of India's youth.

He said that in just one month, India has witnessed several landmark achievements that have filled every citizen with pride. These include an Indian astronaut reaching the International Space Station and the remarkable success of a private Indian space startup.

Modi emphasized that only a handful of countries have seen private enterprises make such significant progress in the space sector. He added that India's expanding role in global space exploration reflects the country's growing innovation ecosystem and the confidence of its young entrepreneurs.

According to the Prime Minister, these milestones send a strong message to the world that India's global profile is steadily rising and that the dreams, talent and aspirations of the nation's youth are as limitless as space itself.

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